Samir and Yonaton

Why is Samir in the hospital at the beginning of the story?

• • A) He has a broken leg.

• • B) He has a heart condition.

• • C) He was injured in an accident.

• • D) He needs surgery for his lungs.

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How does Samir feel about being in an Israeli hospital?

• • A) Curious and excited

• • B) Nervous and uneasy

• • C) Angry and resistant

• • D) Comfortable and calm

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What does Samir notice about the other children in the hospital?

• • A) They are all Israeli.

• • B) They are all eager to be his friends.

• • C) They mostly stay to themselves.

• • D) They seem to dislike each other.

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Who is Yonatan, and how does Samir feel about him initially?

• • A) A nurse who is kind to him

• • B) A boy in the hospital who fascinates him

• • C) His doctor who talks about space

• • D) A distant relative

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Why does Yonatan stand out to Samir compared to the other children?

• • A) He’s very quiet and withdrawn.

• • B) He has an interest in space and planets.

• • C) He is very athletic and popular.

• • D) He never speaks to Samir.

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What does Yonatan's interest in space symbolize for Samir?

• • A) A reminder of his injury

• • B) A way to distract himself from the hospital

• • C) An escape from the conflicts of the world

• • D) A career path Samir wants to pursue

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What does Samir learn about Yonatan that surprises him?

• • A) Yonatan wants to be a soldier.

• • B) Yonatan shares a similar background with him.

• • C) Yonatan dreams of traveling to other planets.

• • D) Yonatan has a fear of heights.

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How does Samir’s perspective on Yonatan begin to change in this chapter?

• • A) He becomes more distrustful of Yonatan.

• • B) He starts to see Yonatan as a potential friend.

• • C) He grows envious of Yonatan’s family.

• • D) He feels resentful that Yonatan has privileges he doesn’t.

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What emotions does Samir often feel while in the hospital?

• • A) Anger and frustration

• • B) Curiosity and excitement

• • C) Jealousy and shame

• • D) Peace and relaxation

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What broader theme is introduced through Samir’s interactions with Yonatan and the other children?

• • A) The challenges of learning new languages

• • B) The power of sports to bring people together

• • C) The difficulties of cross-cultural understanding and friendship

• • D) The influence of family traditions

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